The role
We are looking for a Business Support Manager to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub to lead a team of committed and dedicated MASH Information Officers. We are a Good Local Authority aspiring to Outstanding. We are looking for an excellent Business Manager to support us on this journey.
You’ll play an integral part of our “One Front Door” services for children and families in Southwark. Key tasks will include managing the gathering and sharing of information, processing new referrals into services, being mindful of strict deadlines and most importantly the need to safeguard and promote the well-being of children and families.
About You:
Ideally you will bring knowledge of the statutory responsibilities and duties of a local authority Children’s Service and understanding of services in place to safeguard children and young people.
In addition you must have the experience to enable you make appropriate decisions about referrals and the skills needed to listen, gather and record essential information accurately as well as identify when children are in need of urgent protection.
Your excellent IT skills will be in demand as well as strong interpersonal skills, reliability, stamina and highly developed organisational skills.
The Southwark Council, its staff and partners, have continued to achieve a Good Ofsted rating for the last 10 years following various inspection visits. We continue to invest in our staff and managers by offering extensive in house training opportunities.
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Additional details
Please note a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level.
Benefits and more information:
In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:
• A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)
• Strong supportive senior management team
• Regular one to one supervision
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Clear career development pathways
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Season ticket and cycle loans
• Annual Leave starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 35 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)
• Wellbeing programme
• HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
• EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
• Social clubs and staff groups
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 11/08/2024 at 23:59
Interview date: week commencing 19/08/2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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